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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich calls Abbott, Texas leaders 'cowards' over handling of coronavirus

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has never been one to shy away about his political opinions. On Wednesday, he voiced his concerns about the way Texas leaders are handling the coronavirus pandemic.

Popovich, who was wearing a shirt that said "Vote. Your life depends on it," called Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick "cowards" and said they are "afraid" of President Donald Trump in response to a question by Kens 5' Tom Petrini during a session with reporters.

He also expressed his disappointment in Patrick's recent comments about Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease doctor.